SMT Technician

Redline Group; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading subcontract electronic manufacturer in Bedfordshire is seeking an SMT Technician to join their production team. The role involves setting up and operating SMT production lines, performing quality control inspections, and ensuring high accuracy and attention to detail in the production process. Ideal candidates should have experience with SMT equipment and the inspection of electronic assemblies. This position is essential for maintaining product quality and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in inspection of electronic assemblies is a plus.
• Familiarity with reflow ovens and pick-and-place machines is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate SMT production lines.
• Perform inspection and quality control of SMT components.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficiency in time management

Inspection of electronic assemblies

Experience with SMT equipment

Tools

Pick-and-place machines

Screen printers

Reflow ovens

AOI

SPI

Job description

Are you looking for an SMT Technician job based in Bedford, Bedfordshire?

My client is a leading Subcontract Electronic Manufacturer supplying products into a diverse customer base. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an SMT Technician to join their Production team based in Bedford, Bedfordshire.

As an SMT Technician you will be responsible for :

• Setting up and operating SMT production lines : including loading and configuring pick-and-place machines, screen printers, reflow ovens and feeders for SMT components
• Performing inspection and quality control : including AOI, visual inspection, checking solder joints, component placement and alignment to IPC / SMT standards (IPC-A-610 for PCBA depending on class)

For this SMT Technician role based in Bedfordshire you will ideally have experience in inspection of electronic assemblies including :

• Populated Surface Mount PCBs to component level (desired but not essential)
• Populated Conventional PCBs to component level (desired but not essential)
• Previous experience within an SMT / PCB assembly or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with SMT equipment : pick-and-place machines, screen printers, reflow ovens, AOI, SPI etc.

For this SMT Technician role you will need to :

• Demonstrate extremely high accuracy and attention to detail
• Work efficiently within given time scales
• Be comfortable u...